FAQ

Our trusted companion and home care services are available to residents of Wake County. Visit our Communities Served page for additional information.

If you have noticed that your loved one is having difficulty walking or driving, keeping up with household chores and management, has become less active and social, or has challenges with personal care needs, home care or companionship services can help. Our team of professionals helps seniors maintain an active and engaged lifestyle and important community connections. Read through our checklist   that explores other signs that indicate help at home is needed and contact us  to schedule a complimentary in-home consultation to learn more.

We offer both companion care services and caregiving services, which can be arranged independently of each other, or can be used to complement one another. For both services, we pride ourselves on having a highly-trained and knowledgeable care staff who can help with a variety of needs: companionship, homemaking; personal care; medication reminders; transportation and accompaniment; errands; light housekeeping and more. Visit our Services page  to learn more about the many ways we are helping seniors live with independence. 

We typically schedule a complimentary in-home consultation with a registered nurse within 48 hours of your call. During the consultation, we get to know the needs of our clients in order to develop a plan of care and make an ideal care provider match. After the consultation, services can begin immediately. For urgent needs, we can meet a same-day request.

Costs for services vary depending on the needs of each client. Exact service costs are explained during the complimentary in-home consultation.

The minimum depends on the services needed. During the complimentary in-home assessment, our RN will provide additional details after learning more about your unique situation.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and personal checks. Our preferred payment options are ACH automatic withdrawal or credit card.

As a provider of non-medical home care, our services are not covered by Medicare, Medicaid or health insurance policies. Long-term care insurance is accepted and some policies cover the cost of home care services.

Yes, we are licensed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as home care agency #HC5068. Licensure provides clients and families with peace of mind, knowing they are partnering with a home care agency that meets the high standards set by the state. To ensure these high standards are met and exceeded, we have a registered nurse on staff, our employees are fully vetted and trained, and client records are safeguarded for privacy.

Yes, all members of our care team are insured and bonded.

Providing the highest-quality care is our top priority, and to achieve this, each member of our team must meet our strict requirements for employment, including criminal and DMV background checks, reference checks, employment history, drug testing, work eligibility, skills assessment, and more . In addition, we seek to hire compassionate, upbeat individuals who have a heart for serving and enjoy creating meaningful connections. Care team members who provide transportation for clients must also have a clean driving record, up-to-date insurance, and a smoke-free vehicle.

After meeting our stringent hiring criteria, each member of our care team attends a mandatory orientation and receives ongoing training through In the Know, a training program specially designed for care providers, as well as continuing education from other industry resources. We are proud to provide comprehensive training that exceeds the minimum state requirements. With ongoing training and education, each member of our care team is thoroughly prepared to meet a variety of client care needs. Additionally, we invest in our care providers with higher pay, benefits, wellness programs and comprehensive team support.

Delivering life-enhancing care services takes a team of professionals with a shared commitment to high quality care and top-level customer service. Each client works with a designated care coordinator who helps ensure concise communication about care needs and introduces new clients to their care providers; specially matched care providers who have the skills needed to deliver exceptional care; and a registered nurse who supervises care plans, ensuring clients are achieving their health and wellness goals. This comprehensive team approach to care is what makes Golden Harmony one of the top home care providers in the Triangle.

Home care services help clients achieve health and wellness goals while promoting independence and continued engagement in the local community through social opportunities and meaningful interactions. Home care has been shown to improve overall quality of life, decrease hospitalizations and ER visits, combat depression and feelings of isolation, and reduce the risk of falls, while noting changes in condition that might impact the health and wellbeing of a senior. With a highly-trained care team that is committed to empowering clients and easing the challenges of family caregiving, Golden Harmony provides comprehensive care designed to make the most of each life stage.  

Any older adult in the Triangle area who wants to live a life centered around enriching experiences, continued independence and enhanced safety can benefit from home care services. Whether you or a loved one needs transportation assistance, companionship, help around the house or with personal care needs, we can design a plan of care that perfectly meets your needs.

We are available 24 hours per day, 7 days each week. Our staff is always available to assist with any emergency situations.

Our professional care services are designed to provide life-affirming support wherever a client calls home. With approximately 20% of our clients living in senior communities, we complement the services in the nursing home or assisted living facility to provide focus and support, ensuring our clients are living healthy, well-balanced and active lives.

We recognize that occasionally, care providers get sick or they need time off for a vacation or personal reasons. With a team of experienced schedulers who handle small caseloads, we are prepared to quickly provide an equally qualified substitute care provider if your primary care provider is unavailable.